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The Sandler Paradox: Seriously… Adam Sandler Could (and Should) Win an Oscar!

December 31, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

We look at The Adam Sandler Paradox and why Little Nicky himself could (and should) win an Oscar soon… Adam Sandler is a fans favourite. A purveyor of ‘low brow’ comedy where he has perfected the role of the laid-back underdog who is slightly shlubby. Among an array of legitimate comedy gems (which you might […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Adam Sandler, Billy Maddison, Funny People, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore, Hubie Halloween, hustle, Little Nicky, Punch Drunk Love, The Meyerowitz Stories, The Ridiculous 6, The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, Uncut Gems

When Sandler Gets Serious

September 26, 2019 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe looks at Adam Sandler’s successful forays into drama… When you get a name for yourself doing something, it becomes difficult to shake off that label. When Robert De Niro had been so well known as gangsters, maniacs or tough guys, his ventures into comedy were initially surprising. When it comes to Adam Sandler, […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Adam Sandler, Funny People, Happy Gilmore, Punch Drunk Love, The Meyerowitz Stories, The Wedding Singer, Uncut Gems

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